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March 24, 2026
机动(機動)jīdòng(ji1dong4)
机动 (jī dòng) refers to something that is motorized or power-driven, often used in contexts involving machinery or vehicles. It also conveys the idea of adaptability or flexibility, particularly regarding methods, timing, or treatment in various situations.
Frequency#10828DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, 机动 often relates to the rapid advancement of technology and transportation, reflecting the country's modernization and flexibility in adapting to new methods and innovations.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'motor' (机) that is 'moving' (动). Picture a train engine (locomotive) that can change tracks (flexibility), allowing it to adapt to different routes just like how we can adapt our actions in various circumstances.
Meanings of 机动
jīdòng(ji1dong4)
1locomotive
2motorized
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About 机动
机动Simplified
機動Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名形词xíngróngcíadj-noun (adj.-n.)Part of Speech
#10828Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 机动
Quick Contrast
机动 (jīdòng) vs 灵活 (línghuó) — use 机动 for motorized adaptability, while 灵活 emphasizes general flexibility or quick response.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'motor' (机) that is 'moving' (动). Picture a train engine (locomotive) that can change tracks (flexibility), allowing it to adapt to different routes just like how we can adapt our actions in various circumstances.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 机动 with static terms; remember that 机动 emphasizes movement and adaptability. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it could change its meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 机动 connects with other terms related to movement and mechanics. Students should focus on how it interacts with verbs of action and descriptors of flexibility in conversations about technology and methods.
Cultural Note
In China, 机动 often relates to the rapid advancement of technology and transportation, reflecting the country's modernization and flexibility in adapting to new methods and innovations.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 机动 with 机械 (jī xiè), which means mechanical and lacks the adaptability aspect. For example, saying '这辆车是机械的' (This car is mechanical) instead of '这辆车是机动的' (This car is motorized) misses the flexibility nuance.
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Grammar Patterns of 机动
机动 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
许多____车事故都是不计后果地酒后开快车造成的。
Many motor accidents are the result of unthinkingly mixing speed and alcohol.
All the vehicles stopped as the traffic lights changed to red.
5
许多坑洼处甚至给机动车都带来了危险，更别提骑自行车的人了。
xǔ duō kēng wā chǔ shèn zhì gěi jī dòng chē dū dài lái le wēi xiǎn， ， gēng bié tí qí zì háng chē de rén。
Many of the potholes are a danger even to motor vehicles, never mind cyclists.
6
您看在大船之间那个机动艇看来多么小哇.
nín kàn zài dà chuán zhī jiān nà gè jī dòng tǐng kàn lái duō mó xiǎo wā.
See how small that motor launch looks among all these big craft.
Cultural Notes for 机动
🏮Cultural insight
In China, 机动 often relates to the rapid advancement of technology and transportation, reflecting the country's modernization and flexibility in adapting to new methods and innovations.
Frequently Asked Questions about 机动
No, while it often refers to motorized vehicles, it also applies to methods and strategies that require flexibility.
Yes, it is suitable for discussing adaptable strategies or flexible work arrangements.
